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Nikon F3 - widely regarded as one of the most reliable electronic camera of all time and it was also the longest serving Nikon F-Series SLR camera. This evergreen model remains a hot favorite among many working pro and serious amateurs As every individual photographer has his own personal style to express himself and that includes how one handles his own photographic tools, this section allows you to share your knowledge & mutual experience using the camera. Some of the opinion presented within the site was specifically my personal experience and I do not wish to influence any decision prior to any potential purchases or disposal. You may make use of this convenience here to present your own views. Enjoy.This site is specifically created for some of these great SLR bodies by Nikon, its creator. Please don't mail me other than constructive suggestions or rectifying mistakes found in this site, thanking you. Since this is a non-profitable resource site - The developer of this site reserves the rights to censor or delete any inappropriate, unrelated, misleading or excessively hostile messages posted herein. If your intention is to dispose your Nikon camera(s) or its accompanying accessories or looking for a used model or any of its system components, please use a separate section with a higher volume of traffic Free Trade Zone site instead. The Photography In Malaysia has no Guestbook on its own, because it is an integral part of the MIR site. But if you want to leave a note on your experience visiting this site, you may use the MIR's Guestbook at another new window by clicking on the Guestbook Link.
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1. From : Carmen (C.Adenauer@lse.ac.uk)
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Date : 06:39 PM Sunday 17 February, 2002
I recently inherited a Nikon F3 and am still learning to use it.Can someone please tell me how the light meter works?Thanks!2. From : Ken Selemenev (kennieselemenev@yahoo.com)
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Date : 12:14 PM Saturday 16 February, 2002
Hi, everybody - NICE website and I am glad I have found this great place. I have been using my F3HP for the last 12 years and I have always thought this is one hell of a good camera (except the flash section like Mr leofoo has commented). On the focusing screen side, I think I handle that even more RAW (my formula is my saliva, shift or normal facial tissue to clean them but I don't dare to use this way on my FE2) but as what Mr Jwoods has pointed it out, I know that is NOT the right way to do maintenance work in such manner and I never intend to mislead anyone to follow my own way but as long as I know what can or cannot be done to harm the image quality, that should be fine and I will use it. The F3 screen is much better than those designed for the FM2 bodies and so much easy to clean them. Love from Russia.3. From : JWoods (centurywoods@yahoo.com)
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Date : 08:16 PM Friday 15 February, 2002
Mike Kovacs: Frankly, F3/F2 screens are not made of plastic; other than those which come with grids, linings or split image (such as the Type B or H group), I just simply soaped, clean and remove it. So, that sounds even more easier and direct. But I think for any new user of Nikon F3, those are relatively good references and cultivating a good habit of how to handle maintenance on his own until one gets more knowledgeable such as you to look at other alternatives. So, it is not a matter of whether you think they are troublesome or not to follow such way to clean a screen. Well, your recommendation sounds like another self found way to do cleaning a focusing screen, on the other hand, I do have my reservation on selective issues and methods circulating on users group too. So, let us just use the most basic form to lead a new Nikon F3 user to handle such task on his own but your input is equally valuable to a daring guy such as me to give it a try - one day. Cheers.4. From : Indiana (dang09santos@yahoo.com)
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Date : 03:47 PM Friday 15 February, 2002
I need to know if there is an online manual of old models of Nikon still camera. i have one and it's still in good shape, nobody uses it much, I'm willing to know how to use it. thanks. please help. Indy5. From : Mike Kovacs (mike-kovacs@shaw.ca)
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Date : 12:59 AM Wednesday 13 February, 2002
I just wanted to add a tip I recently picked up from another Nikon MF users group.
Cleaning Focusing Screens
I read the advice here at mir.com to use gentle blowing and alcohol and other recommended solvents if needed. I didn't much like the idea of doing this. It seemed too risky and easy to ruin the delicate screen.
There is a better and safer way: use clear scotch tape (I used Scotch Magic Tape by 3M). I recently purchased a second hand E screen for my F3 that had some dust and a tiny fingerprint in the upper right. Placing the tape on every surface of the screen and gently pulling it off removes all dust and oily residue and leaves no residue behind. It worked so well I used it to clean my K screen as well. It does a better job of getting dirt out of the split rangefinder and microprism than any other technique I've seen.
My viewfinder has never looked better. I've heard that using this technique on multicoated lenses and filters is not recommended. Don't do it.6. From : Mike Kovacs (mike-kovacs@shaw.ca)
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Date : 06:58 AM Tuesday 12 February, 2002
CLA for an F3: What about Nikon? At least in Vancouver, Nikon didn't cost any more than the repair shops I took my camera to. (Easy for me since Nikon Canada is 10 minutes from my home). They will overhaul your camera and back it with a 6 month warranty. (at least in Canada)7. From : Ryan (rsmiom@aol.com)
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Date : 06:05 AM Tuesday 12 February, 2002
Got sand in F3. Its bought used and would like to find a good CLA servicing for it by mail....any recommendations? They will be much appreciated. Thanks8. From : Roz (rozkl@hotmail.com)
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Date : 03:00 PM Monday 11 February, 2002
David, the exposure memory lock button is known to dislodge easily with the earlier batch F3. It can be replaced by Nikon's service facilities. The sync cap can be found in good camera stores.
9. From : david boyko (turbomobile@shaw.ca)
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Date : 11:24 AM Monday 11 February, 2002
Bought a used F3 about 2 years ago , what a great camera. Weight, feel, ease of operation. If you want to learn to take pictures this is THE camera. Autofocus is nice but I want to control the end result. I need help locating 2 pieces for my camera. first the black cap for the Sync Terminal and the black button for the Exposure Memory Lock Button. Lost them both yesterday. I'm writing from Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. Thanks...10. From : Walt McKinney (Waltavion@AOL.com)PAGE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 86 | 87 | 88 | 89 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 93 94 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 | 100 | 101 | 102 | 103 | 104 | 105 | 106 | 107 | 108 | 109 | 110 | 111 | 112 | 113 | 114 | 115 | 116 | 117 | 118 | 119 | 120 | 121 | 122 | 123 | 124
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Date : 08:55 AM Monday 11 February, 2002
Wayne, Based on the serial number, your camera dates from around early 1984. Re the manual, there are links on this site to get you an html version, which is nicely done. Regards, WaltMaintainers for Nikon F3 Series SLR cameras Message Board:
Walt McKinney (Waltavion@AOL.com); Allan M Purtle (ampurtle(AT)sympatico.ca); Hermann Graf (hermann.graf@basf-ag.de), JWoods,
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